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Tiana Sigala, staff writer On Saturday, March 23 the Dickinson building’s Maxwell Black Box Theatre was filled to the brim with excited community members, there to enjoy PVCC’s production of Dario Fo’s play “Elizabeth: Almost by Chance a Woman.” The play revolves around Queen Elizabeth I who, in the midst of political upheaval, eagerly awaits […]
Continue ReadingTeddie Frock, staff writer On March 27, Charlottesville’s Festival of the Book event, God, Improv and the Art of Living with author Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville. Dana, a Presbyterian minister and mother of three, studied theatre in college and became interested in how people can use […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor The parking lot outside of the Dickinson theater was packed and bustling. The theater was overflowing with sound and chatter as everyone settled into their seats. People sat together tightly with their arms often touching due to how populated it was. They were all gathered to witness Richmond Ballet’s dancers perform […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Living in Central Virginia offers a multitude of options for day trips. A few hours in any direction lands you by the ocean, in the mountains, or, in my case this week, the big city: the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institute provides free museums and parks including […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer The Charlottesville Downtown Mall has a good variety of things to do, and one good way to spend a day is locked in a room. Escape Rooms are fun ways to use the mind while going through thrilling or chilling tasks. The Cville Escape Room has many different kinds of rooms […]
Continue Reading— International Food Festival — April 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bolick Student Center — Women in STEAM Workshop *— April 3, 12 -1p.m. Main Building Auditorium M229 — PVCC Theatre Presents: Time of My Life — April 4, 5, 6, 7:30 p.m., April 7, 2:30 p.m. Dickinson Building Maxwell Theatre — Phi […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Charlottesville heats up in the spring with events left and right. The Charlottesville Dogwood Festival is one vital event that celebrates the state flower as well as Virginia in the spring. The festival is broken up into different parts including the Dogwood Carnival, held at McIntire Park. The Dogwood Festival began […]
Continue ReadingSophia Keniston, SGA president On March 19, SGA had elections for the Fall 2019 Semester. The new officers are as follows: President Jacob Laxton:, Events Officer Karen Garcia-Rivera, and Executive Senator Rainah Gregory. The remaining open positions will be voted on in Fall 2019. The Spring Fling is coming up on April 19. This event […]
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Samantha Aldridge, staff writer The Volunteer Club met on March 6 at 12 p.m. in the main building to discuss the upcoming free Easter egg hunt at PVCC. All five attendees talked about ideas involving the upcoming egg hunt. They mentioned having face painting, egg races, and even raffles. The club guarantees the event is […]
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Teddie Frock, staff writer On March 7, the sight and sounds of the World Beat Workshop ushered PVCC students into the world of the history and progression of Latin and African music and style. World Beat instructors offered lessons in rhythm worldwide. A large map of the world is used to track this music throughout […]
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